Quick Summary (TL;DR)When using EasyWorship Alpha Key outputs with HDMI-to-SDI converters and a Blackmagic ATEM, the key (transparency matte) and fill (graphics) can drift out of sync. This causes flicker, ghosting, or broken overlays. Fix it by using either Decimator MD-HX units in reference/follower mode or Blackmagic converters with an external sync generator. Proper sync ensures clean, artifact-free overlays in…
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Quick Summary (TL;DR)If your EasyWorship Alpha Key outputs look slightly transparent when using HDMI-to-SDI converters with a Blackmagic ATEM, the issue is usually a mismatch between RGB full range (0–255) and YCbCr limited range (16–235). Fix it by configuring your GPU to output YCbCr422, Limited, 8 bpc. This ensures clean, opaque overlays in church production and streaming.…
Quick Summary (TL;DR)HDMI is fine for short cable runs and consumer gear, but for professional church production you need SDI. SDI supports much longer distances, uses locking connectors, and matches the broadcast standards used by mixers like the Blackmagic ATEM. Converting EasyWorship’s HDMI outputs to SDI ensures reliable, professional-quality overlays for worship…
Quick Summary (TL;DR)To deliver broadcast-quality overlays with EasyWorship, you need to (1) configure EasyWorship for dual Fill/Key outputs and (2) set up your Blackmagic ATEM mixer to combine those signals into clean overlays. This guide shows how to connect hardware, adjust software settings, and fine-tune your workflow so your lyrics,…
A few days ago we took to the streams again and answered your burning questions, had some laughs, and discussed the future of EasyWorship. If you didn’t happen to make it, here are a few of the highlights. EasyWorship 8 Release Schedule and Beta EasyWorship 8 is currently in open…
If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, Dan and I hosted our fifth ever training summit last night. We invited participants from around the world to join us for an evening filled with challenging questions, powerful insights, and tons of laughs. Here are a few noteworthy questions from…
Easter is fast approaching, and at EasyWorship, we believe technology should serve the Church, not complicate it. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping churches communicate the Easter message with creativity, clarity, and ease. To help you focus on what matters most, we’ve put together a ready-to-use Easter service with media…
EasyWorship makes updating your database with changes a breeze. Dan walks us through how in just a few simple steps.
Our team just got back from one of our biggest conferences this year, Experience Conference in Orlando. As we are dragging our weary bones back to the office this week, we wanted to take a look back at one of the most spiritually impactful, uplifting, exhausting, and encouraging weeks we…